Hoyo de Monterrey
Excalibur 1066
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at STG Danlí. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6¼ × 45.
- Maker
- Hoyo de Monterrey
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- STG Danlí
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6¼ × 45
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 taste like?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 made?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is made in Honduras at STG Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 use?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: King Arthur (6¼ × 45). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Vintage 2003, CAO Vision and Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.